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COMMUNICATION STUDIES AND ELECTRONIC MEDIA STUDIES Do you enjoy speaking to groups? Do you think about different communities and cultures and ways to collaborate with them to meet their needs or goals? Do you want to understand and improve your own persuasion and leadership skills? Becoming an effective communicator is valuable both professionally and personally. We focus on leaders from across cultures and contexts, examining how they deal with challenges and seek out opportunities to meet the needs of their communities. Our professors will share their passion for responsible use of language in all its forms, and will work with you to master the craft. Pursue a broader communication studies degree, or choose to focus your skills with a bachelor’s in electronic media studies. Our graduates go into professions such as recruitment and human resources, public relations, radio and television production, journalism, social and digital media, sales, and more.
COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST Develop strategies and communications for both internal and external audiences across many different channels PUBLIC RELATIONS MANAGER Execute campaigns that strengthen the relationship between an organization and its key audiences/stakeholders. JOURNALIST Gather information and tell compelling stories through media outlets in written, audio, or video form
YOU WILL LEARN TO: • H elp individuals and/or organizations function better by identifying, naming, and reinforcing their values • C reate messages appropriate to the audience, purpose, and context • F ind, understand, explain, and apply information needed individuals and/or organizations • I dentify, change, and/or affirm values, beliefs, and/or opinions of a group or individual so as to achieve desired outcomes • A nalyze and evaluate communication performance so as to improve, instruct, and coach others on content and speaking performance
THE ST. KATE’S DIFFERENCE
CAREER PATHS TO EXPLORE
CAREER-READINESS: Right away in the intro course and in the senior seminar students are introduced to careers in the communication industry that are specific to the St. Kate’s curriculum.
PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER Communicate information and maintain your organization’s reputation with members of the public and media SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER Engage with your organization’s communities and manage relationships with key audiences by developing compelling social media content CONTENT MANAGER Develop a company’s brand and thought leadership by producing engaging written and video content online, including websites, blogs, social media, email, and other information platforms
LEADERSHIP: Hone the critical skills necessary to launch and advance your career with our focus on women and leadership.
COMMUNICATION STUDIES AND ELECTRONIC MEDIA STUDIES (continued) THE CLASSES Classes in the Communication Studies and Electronic Media Studies programs include but are not limited to:
• Intro to Comm Studies
• Videography
• Gender and Rhetoric
• Media Communication Skills
• Speaking to Lead and Influence • Leadership and the Art of Persuasion • Foundations in Media and Society
• Communicating Across Cultures, Identities and Differences
“I didn’t even know communication was a major, but when I transferred to St. Kate’s I fell in love with it. It was probably the best decision I made.” – Sydney Anderson ’20
ENRICH YOUR EXPERIENCE EXPLORE YOUR INTERESTS Lamda Pi Eta Students showing a commitment to the field and an excellent academic record are inducted yearly into Lambda Pi Eta, the National Communication Association’s student honor society.
This degree pairs well with other majors and minors, such as:
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• Digital Humanities Minor
• Marketing • Business Administration • Public Policy • Psychology • Leadership Minor
ALUM TRACKER St. Kate’s Communication Studies alumni are currently employed by or have leadership roles at:
• Nielsen IQ • US Bank • City of Plymouth • Applied Materials • General Mills • Aflac The information in this document applies to students entering the College for Women. Provisions of this document are subject to change at any time. Consult the St. Catherine University Undergraduate Academic Catalog for official requirements.
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